Vibes vignettes: Day 2

July 29, 2013 1:38 PM

Photo: Scott Gargan/Connecticut Post

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FAIRIES AT THE VIBES
Chloe Alborelli, of Port Jefferson, N.Y.; Anna Lynn of Port Jefferson; Brittany Hernandez of Las Vegas; and Veronica Hator of Port Jefferson -- all 19 -- flew in from across the Sound to give off positive vibes at the Gathering of the Vibes Friday.
“We here to make everybody happy,” said Lynn, who, along with her friends, dressed up as fairies for the festival. less

FAIRIES AT THE VIBES
Chloe Alborelli, of Port Jefferson, N.Y.; Anna Lynn of Port Jefferson; Brittany Hernandez of Las Vegas; and Veronica Hator of Port Jefferson -- all 19 -- flew in from across the Sound to ... more

HULA HAPPY
Lee Tripleo, 23, of Shelton; and Courtney Roy, 25, of Hamden, showed off their hula hooping skills at the Gathering of the Vibes on Friday. Both intend on competing in a hula hooping contest hosted by We Sell Hoops on Saturday at 5 p.m. less

HULA HAPPY
Lee Tripleo, 23, of Shelton; and Courtney Roy, 25, of Hamden, showed off their hula hooping skills at the Gathering of the Vibes on Friday. Both intend on competing in a hula hooping contest hosted ... more

PORTRAITS OF THE DEAD
When Jerry Garcia passed away in 1995, Phil Kunto, a painter, thought it a fitting tribute to immortalize the Grateful Dead frontman in a series of portraits.
“I wanted to pay homage to Jerry,” said Kunto, who has been coming to the Vibes for years. “The pieces were really popular.”
So popular, in fact, that Kunto decided to expand upon his oeuvre to include paintings of other famous rock stars – David Bowie, Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Robert Plant, Frank Zappa.
Although he has created portraits of dozens of rock ‘n’ roll legends, he prefers to paint “the older, grizzlier types.”
So, it’s no surprise that Garcia, with his bushy grey beard and unwieldy mound of hair, will always be Kunto’s favorite.
Said the artist: “Jerry will always have a special place in my heart.” less

PORTRAITS OF THE DEAD
When Jerry Garcia passed away in 1995, Phil Kunto, a painter, thought it a fitting tribute to immortalize the Grateful Dead frontman in a series of portraits.
“I wanted to pay homage to ... more

FEELS LIKE HOME
Kasey-Anne Clark, 7, and her sister, Katey-Anne, 5, came to the Gathering of the Vibes Kids Tent as little girls. But they left as far out creatures.
Kasey-Anne transformed into a “rainbow kitty”; her sister, a butterfly.
“I love it here,” said Kasey Anne, who, along with her sister, got their faces painted by volunteer artists at the Kids Tent Friday.
“I love the music,” Katey-Anne added, her face sparkling with magenta face paint.
This is the Kasey-Anne and Katey-Anne’s third years at the Vibes. They were accompanied by their parents, Brackett and Carey Clark.
“It’s great exposure them to be in such a culturally diverse atmosphere,” said Clark, who has been bringing her family to the Vibes since they moved from California three years ago.
Brackett and Carey Clark started following the Grateful Dead in college, joining the tight-knit community of West Coast Dead Heads. Now, they’ve found the same kind of kinship at the Gathering of the Vibes.
“At the Kids Tent, they said welcome home,” Carey Clark said. “It really does feel that way – every year, you feel like you’re being welcomed back home.” less

FEELS LIKE HOME
Kasey-Anne Clark, 7, and her sister, Katey-Anne, 5, came to the Gathering of the Vibes Kids Tent as little girls. But they left as far out creatures.
Kasey-Anne transformed into a “rainbow ... more

PUPPET LOVE
Jamie Solak is never without a dance partner.
Peel – a shaggy orange puppet Solak that's been by her side since she was 15 – goes with her everywhere.
“He’s just groovy,” the Pittsburgh resident said as she listened to Galactic perform at the Gathering of the Vibes on Friday. “And the kids love him.”
Solak and Peel were even wearing matching outfits. Well, Peel doesn’t wear clothes, but Solak earing an miniskirt, tights and an afro wig – all orange – to match her furry pal. less

PUPPET LOVE
Jamie Solak is never without a dance partner.
Peel – a shaggy orange puppet Solak that's been by her side since she was 15 – goes with her everywhere.
“He’s just groovy,” the Pittsburgh ... more

REMEMBER JIMMY
Michael Kiernan, of New Jersey, held up a poster of Jimmy Tebeau, the founder of Schwagstock and the lead singer of Grateful Dead band Schwag. Tebeau was arrested after attendees at his concert, held in Salem, Mo., were found to be buying, selling and consuming drugs at the festival. Kiernan believes Tebeau was unfairly charged. less

REMEMBER JIMMY
Michael Kiernan, of New Jersey, held up a poster of Jimmy Tebeau, the founder of Schwagstock and the lead singer of Grateful Dead band Schwag. Tebeau was arrested after attendees at his concert, ... more

Photo: Scott Gargan, Connecticut Post

REMEMBER JIMMY
Michael Kiernan, of New Jersey, held up a poster of... Photo-4975794.67130 - NewsTimes

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DOG DAYS OF THE VIBES
The Gathering of the Vibes is going to the dogs.
Lilly, a 5-year-old weimaraner, and Kaia, a 9-month-old Pitbull mix, played as their owners, Melissa Gilbert and her son, 13-year-old Jacob, watched Railroad Earth perform at the Gathering of the Vibes Friday.
Gilbert, of Cazenovia, N.Y., brought her hounds along for protection and companionship.
“It makes me feel more relaxed having them here, especially at night when we’re in the camp,” she said.
Gilbert said that Lilly is more standoffish, preferring to stick by “the people she knows and loves,” while Kaia “wants to play and be involved in everything.”
Kaia got a little feisty at one point, prompting Gilbert to practice a little discipline on the young pup. It was to be expected, though – it’s Kaia’s first year at the Gathering of the Vibes, and “she’s a little excited,” Gilbert said. less

DOG DAYS OF THE VIBES
The Gathering of the Vibes is going to the dogs.
Lilly, a 5-year-old weimaraner, and Kaia, a 9-month-old Pitbull mix, played as their owners, Melissa Gilbert and her son, 13-year-old ... more

Photo: Scott Gargan, Connecticut Post

DOG DAYS OF THE VIBES
The Gathering of the Vibes is going to the... Photo-4975795.67130 - NewsTimes

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FAMILY REUNION
Jeff Hearn and Desiree Lacosta are part of one big family.
They aren’t related by blood – rather, they're members of a tight-knit clan that has forged ties at music festivals around the country.
“It’s like a one big family reunion here,” said Hearn, who, along with Lacosta, drove from Poughkeepsie, N.Y. to meet a few dozen friends at the Gathering of the Vibes.
“There’s a great energy, a great vibe,” Lacosta added.
The members of this extended family hail from all over the United States, and the world: Ohio, California, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Michigan, Rhode Island and even Israel.
Although Hearn and Lacosta were looking forward to the music – Phil Lesh, Gov’t Mule, The Black Crowes – but they were just as excited to hang out with their friends.
“I woke up this morning, had a bloody Mary, walked along the beach and now I’m seeing all my friends,” Hearn said. “There’s nothing but good Vibes here.” less

FAMILY REUNION
Jeff Hearn and Desiree Lacosta are part of one big family.
They aren’t related by blood – rather, they're members of a tight-knit clan that has forged ties at music festivals around the ... more

Photo: Scott Gargan, Connecticut Post

FAMILY REUNION
Jeff Hearn and Desiree Lacosta are part of one big... Photo-4975796.67130 - NewsTimes